Effective curricula for at-risk students in vocational education: a study of teachers’ practice

IF 1.6 Q2 EDUCATION & EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training Pub Date : 2019-01-10 DOI:10.1186/s40461-018-0076-5

G. M. Fix, H. T. M. Ritzen, J. M. Pieters, W. A. J. M. Kuiper

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AbstractBackgroundThis study focused upon a curriculum for at-risk students in vocational education aimed at enhancing students’ motivation and engagement for learning. The study explored teachers’ view on effective curricular characteristics and teachers’ strategies to create positive learning experiences for students.MethodsQualitative research has been conducted regarding four curricula for at-risk students; data were collected and examined by means of 16 focus group interviews with teachers and analysis of relevant documents.ResultsTeachers pointed out the central position of the student, resulting in individual trajectories. Teachers used peer group dynamics, job orientation and sports as tool for student development. Teachers regarded themselves as coaches, as experts in sport activities and as group managers. For positive learning experiences two key curricular characteristics have been identified: (1) equality in the relationship between student and teacher, (2) a positive fit between the curriculum and the students.

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职业教育中针对问题学生的有效课程：教师实践研究

摘要背景本研究侧重于职业教育中针对问题学生的课程，旨在提高学生的学习动机和参与度。研究探讨了教师对有效课程特点的看法，以及教师为学生创造积极学习体验的策略。研究方法对四门针对问题学生的课程进行了定性研究；通过与教师进行 16 次焦点小组访谈和分析相关文件，收集和研究了数据。教师将同龄群体动态、工作定位和体育运动作为学生发展的工具。教师将自己视为教练、体育活动专家和团体管理者。为了获得积极的学习体验，确定了两个关键的课程特点：(1) 师生关系平等，(2) 课程与学生之间的积极配合。

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Empirical Research in Vocational Education and Training Social Sciences-Education

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3.40

自引率

7.70%

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审稿时长

13 weeks

期刊介绍： The main focus of this journal is to provide a platform for original empirical investigations in the field of professional, vocational and technical education, comparing the effectiveness, efficiency and equity of different vocational education systems at the school, company and systemic level. The journal fills a gap in the existing literature focusing on empirically-oriented academic research and stimulating the interest in strengthening the vocational part of the educational system, both at the basic and higher education level.